4-8
WARNING
DO NOT hammer on the drain valve with the Fryer’s Friend. This will damage the
drain valve ball and prevent the valve from sealing securely, resulting in a leaky
valve.
4.
After draining the oil/shortening, clean all food particles and residual oil/shortening from the
frypot. BE CAREFUL, this material may still cause severe burns if it comes in contact with bare
skin.
5.
After the fryer is empty, drain the frypot and close the drain valve. Fill the frypot to the bottom
OIL LEVEL line with water and the correct amount of
McD All Purpose Concentrate (APC)
Cleaner HSC
. Place the baskets into the frypot and bring the solution to a simmer at 195
°
F
(91
°
C) for 1 hour. Turn OFF the fryer, drain the solution into a metal stockpot and wipe the
frypot clean and dry.
NOTE:
Do not drain water into the filter pan. Water will damage the filter pump enough to
require replacement. Use a metal stockpot.
6.
The filter pan and filter base assembly must be cleaned on initial start-up and periodically
thereafter.
a.
To clean the filter pan, lift pan from the filter base. Take the filter pan to a sink filled with
warm water and grease-cutting detergent.
b.
Scrub the filter pan with the frypot brush shipped with the fryer.
c.
Rinse the filter pan thoroughly to remove the detergent. Wipe dry with a clean, dry cloth or
paper towels.
d.
To clean the filter base assembly, use a sponge or cloth soaked with a water and grease-
cutting solution. Be careful not to get water on the pump/motor assembly.
e.
Wipe the filter-base assembly with a clean, dry cloth or paper towel until dry.
CAUTION
All water
MUST
MUST
MUST
MUST
be removed from the suction tube before inserting filter pan.
f.
Wipe the inside and outside of the tube with clean, dry cloths or paper towels.
g.
Insert filter pan into the filter base assembly.
